The employee works within the Maintenance Division of Facilities Engineering Service at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System as a Pipefitter. The employee will perform journeyman level duties to install, repair, remove, modify, align, calibrate, overhaul and perform preventive maintenance on systems and equipment.

Duties

Major duties listed but not limited to: Perform journeyman level duties on but not limited to: high-pressure piping systems, autoclaves, washer sterilizers, automatic and manual control valves, heat exchangers, economizer systems, liquid movers, flash tanks, pressure reducing valves Assist with site excavation and setting of a trench box for cave-in protection, then cut out defective piping and weld in new Design new steel piping for proper rise and pitch to ensure proper operation Design and construct a steel air balancing chamber and cutting, welding and threading of piping Utilize proper storage, handling, and disposal and/or recycling of chemicals and wastes associated with their trades Identify safety hazards associated with confined spaces Install new complete run of copper piping Replace broken underground domestic and chilled water lines up to 8" inches in diameter Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (work hours may be further discussed during the interview) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter/PD60277A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Pre-employment physical required
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. For this position, you must have the ability to do the work of a Pipefitter without more than normal supervision in performing the full range of duties. Related experience includes but is not limited to: perform journeyman level duties such as installing, repairing, removing, modifying, aligning, calibrating and overhauling systems and equipment; troubleshoot and analyze malfunctions of high-pressure piping, water, gas, fire suppression; cut and weld new steel piping to retrofit new units; and interpret blueprints and sketches. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Measurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. The pipefitters make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the pipefitters to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The pipefitters frequently handle, lift, carry and set up parts and equipment that weight up to 501bs. On occasion, the pipefitter may lift and carry items that weight over 501bs. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside during the winter and summer usually dusty, dirty and greasy. Frequently in wet, cold, cramped locations. Pipefitters are subject to bums from steam pipes, gas burning equipment, welding, torches and molten solder. Pipefitters are subject to infection from unsanitary working areas such as sewers, waste traps, and lines. Also, working around areas where bad smelling fumes are present.

Education

There is no educational substitution.

Contacts

• Address Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: Kara Grieser
• Phone: (320) 252-1670 X7151
• Email: [email protected]